I worked on the Ninians (rig 84 South, rig 81 Central) from 1978 to 1980 then on the Brent Charlie (rig 43) then overseas working on Ocean Master 4. Came back to Ninian central 1988 till 2009. Now on the North Alwyn.

I started on Ninian South in 1979, then to Saudia Arabia, Land Rigs, and the Ocean Master series. Back to Ninian in 1986. Now on the Britannia. Remember Paul M - George B. also worked with Bill Hardman the sparky of the Central. Good days Guys.

Added by Alistair Powers on 07 September 2010.

My dad worked on the Charlie up in Kishorn then out in the North Sea. His name is Ron Martin.Eddy Banjo the welder also worked on this platform.

I worked on Charlie when she was built at Ardyne, Happy, happy days and on her many times and when the iconic pictures were taken of her in 100 ft seas from the Treasure Finder flotel was aboard Treasure Finder wondering if we would survive! Was also working on Stadive under Brent Charlie when Chinook India Charlie left for the beach and worked hard to recover 42 of the 43 souls lost. Memories very happy and very sad but what a happy platform and what a great bunch of guys.

Charlie was the first long term job I was on offshore. Went there as an electrical commissioning tech for Wilson Walton MOD, and spent two years there before starting for Shell direct in 1979, and being sent to the Cormorant Alpha. Had a great time there and met lots of gread lads there. Good times.

I was working on Charlie in Stavanger on the legs when I was on my 14 days off from Ekofisk. I was also there when we mount the deck on the top on the legs. I think this was in 1978. At that time Aker weere the main contractor.

Added by Carl Peter Wiig on 07 May 2011.

My dad was Tony Simpson who worked on the rig to 1986 but was one of the souls lost on that chinook accident as well. Always remembered along with all the other guys!!!!

Added by Scott Simpson on 12 November 2011.

I worked on the Charlie in 86 for Loffland Bros and have some nice pics, one brill one in really heavy seas.

Was the first rig I ever worked on back on the LTFD project for Woodgroup. 1996 was the year and the Polyconfidence was parked up beside........5 star accommodation. Just wondering where every man and there dog are, were over 800 men on board at the one time. What a laugh with some treasured memories of some fab characters I met.

I worked on " charlie" in, I think 77and 78 with the safety section with Jim Hammond and Howard Woodhouse for Wimpey and remember having to go down that ladder to the caisons with a fire extinguisher on my shoulder, God, I was fit then. Any how I do have quite a few fotos if I can find them so if any one wants copies just Email me and I will send them.

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Hi All I am Karl Allen was called walkabout due to my Australian connection worked on the Charlie with Loffland Brothers as a motor man with Mechanic Tom Law, and Mike Mackenzie the sparky. Great times 1983.

Hi Luigi, I can remember you, you were on my opposite shift but when I stayed back from time to time we met. The Charlie in the 80's where great days and good times. How 30 years have just flew bye.

Added by Karl Allen on 27 November 2012.

My dad worked for Lofflands in the early 80s, Doug smith, and lot of blokes from Gravesend, Kent. He was a crane op, I forget all their names, I think one was Rik Hess from the states, my dad still gets cards from the Thais who worked with him, if anybody remembers him please write back

Hi Luigi it's good to see your name again we worked together on Billy's crew I was the Motoman the Mechanic was Rod Crawford from New Zealand he was a really nice bloke the spark was Mike Bage (Scooter) he was nuts but a real mate to me. The Rousterbout Pusher was John Edwards he was the salt of the Earth a real good mate he lost his son James in a chopper ditching coming back from a Rig in the North Sea. I never kept in touch with anyone from the Brent C but like you said they were great times.

Hi Brian, you also must have worked as back to back with my self as I was the motorman. Mechanic was Tom Law and Cotton Paterson tool pusher. I know a few of the names you mention but have problems remembering you, still was a long time ago.

Hey Luigi, we were in the same Rig 43 crew. Tool-pusher, Kotton Patterson. Driller, Scott Bell then Earl Masztalar. Roughnecks, you, Kiwi John Anderson, Derek Hunter, Phil Cunningham (other names need remembering). I was roustabout pusher after Hans Rossing. Never such entertainment as you guys on the drill-floor.

Hi I worked on Charlie in the eighties as a chef my name is Terry Hogan I remember Jimmy Owens the baker very well and Tommy Sharkey, I have loads of photos from them days. Camp boss was Ken Mccauley. tool pushers Lyle Hopkins, Don Williams, and Scot Bell.

To all the ex Loffland Bros crews, Luigi, Popeye to name a couple, last week I with the help of Harold Jones (Now in NZ) started a blog on Likedin, just type in Loffland Bros, started 1979, left the Charlie in 1996, now working as Senior Drilling Supervisor for E.ON, anyone remember Boris from Preston?

Hi Terry good to hear from you its been a long time what are you up to? I left Kelvin 1986 to start my own business in knitwear - I went back offshore breifly 1996 but had to give it up as my wife took ill. She's OK now. I'm working for the council. Can you remember Duncan Brough radio opp, and Scott Henderson steward, Pat Copland chef.

Hi Tommy, good to hear you're OK, I had a couple of restaurants of my own, I am a lecturer in a local college now. I remember Duncan and Scott. His father Larry was the boss of Kelvin if I remember right, Matt not Pat Copeland was a camp boss on the Cormorant Alpha last I heard.

Hey Earl!Yes I remember you well, I was one of your crew in the early eighties!There's a group of past Lofflands crew on Linked In - if you can go on there just search for "Lofflands Brothers"You will find some past colleagues!

This is Derek (Ralph to you guys!) I for sure rememeber you, how is it going. There has been an ex Lofflnad Brothers group started on Linked in check it out and catch up with some "old" brothers. Hope al is well.

Added by Derek Paterson on 10 June 2013.

Hi guys. Bob Sims ex 43 electrician from about 1980. Recognise most of names mentioned. Sure I saw Boris on some obscure tv channel a few years ago, racing across Europe. Still in touch with a few of the guys, but some I'm afraid have moved on to the big rig in the sky. I have great memories of times spent with friends just above the 61st parallel. Best wishes to anybody who may have any recollections of our times there.

Good Evening to all ex - Loffland Brothers, sadly on 16/07/2013 I attended the funeral of Bill Louden in Edinburgh, Mike Barton, Davie Millar, and myself were there, I know plenty of the old brothers thoughts and condolences went to Brenda Bills widow and her boys.A lovely guy gone, but not forgotten.

I worked on the long-term hook-up of Brent C from late 1977 until around 1982 as a material controller. Lots of happy memories of some of the characters on there. I plan to visit Australia next year and would like to meet-up with an old colleague and friend - John Burke (Skippy) from Chadstone in Melbourne, anyone know his whereabouts? Bob Turner

I guess as we get older our memory tends to fade but when I was working on Brent Charlie I remember very well that we lived on the TREASURE HUNTER and went over that walkway to work on the platform and its a sad, sad memory about all those guys that were lost just happened to occurr when I was on my 2 week leave. God bless them all.

Hi , I had great times on rig 43 with some of these guys , great times great memories . My brother and I both worked on the Charlie, I hope you guys are all well . I can remember most of the crew . Earl , kiwi john , kiwi Phil, kiwi Larry ( Mandy) , luigi, boris , scooter , slim , yashu , davie Piri , Graeme ( bag puss) john wood Campbell , lyle Hopkins , Jackie ferry , lee, Howard, and loads more . Take you you guys

Added by John mccartney on 20 February 2015.

I worked as document controller on LTFD in the mid 90sand can still remember the concerts for charity held onboard and like Hamish Leisk still have the video

Added by John Mackenzie on 23 February 2015.

My grandfather worked for Loffland for over 30yrs. West Texas and Nevada. Willard Adams I do not know the rig numbers or anything but was a pusher for a long time.

I'm trying to connect with people who might have worked for Loffland Brothers in Costa Rica in the 1950s and 1960s in association with a university history and archaeology project. I would appreciate any leads -- richardsn[at]ecu.edu. Thank you

Hi all you Loffland people. I started on Rig 43 in 1982. I worked for a year before going to work as an engineer in Lofflands Aberdeen office. I left Loffland in 1984 just before Nabors bought the company. I have many happy memories on Brent C and Ninian Central and South. Great people. Sad to hear Bill Louden who was the Derrick hand has passed away. He was a lovely guy.